Most ram I ever used was 94% of 4GB trying to force 32xS AA in Crysis @ 1920x1200 very high DX10. Even with photoshop open, several internet windows, the Crysis Sandbox editor and some other things I didn't get that close.

XDanger

04-13-08, 03:37 PM

maybe its just me that get the "Windows had to close your program coz you dont have enough ram" message.

mullet

04-13-08, 03:43 PM

2GB in XP is to 4GB Vista.

LovingSticky

04-13-08, 04:55 PM

I have usually 4-5GB utilised by apps when working, using VMware virtualization, Photoshop CS3, Outlook w/ 1GB email box, etc. 4GB is simply not sufficient for my needs. And you *do* notice a difference when Vista has 3GB available for caching.

However, most people do not need more than 4GB... I think if you really need 8GB of RAM, you know (very well) why, and do not need to ask here.

BronzeGod

04-13-08, 05:38 PM

Lag? what lag? And stuttering? I don't see no stinking lag or stuttering.....o wait, I've got 8 gigs tee hee!

crainger

04-13-08, 07:48 PM

Don't stop till you're at 32gb.

Eltigre88

04-13-08, 09:22 PM

Thanks guys I'll save my money!

crainger

04-13-08, 09:32 PM

Good man. Now stop buying ASUS.

SH64

04-13-08, 10:07 PM

Yep Not yet .. 4GB is enough for the time being.

Starscream

04-13-08, 10:37 PM

More ram is always better.

I will be upgrading to 8gb (from 4) within the next month.

Eltigre88

05-08-08, 07:22 PM

Good man. Now stop buying ASUS.

I use to be an Abit fan back in the day. I can't even remmeber the board but it had a religious following.

Eltigre88

05-08-08, 07:23 PM

More ram is always better.

I will be upgrading to 8gb (from 4) within the next month.

Let me know how it goes!!

How about stepping up to pc2 8500 from 6400?

GeniusPr0

05-08-08, 09:15 PM

I went from 4GB to 8GB 2 days ago.

Vista x64 caches about 4GB of RAM (hardly have any software installed).

The only benefit will be improved loading times for more applications.

I somewhat regret buying 8GB but I couldn't resist :captnkill: .

:headexplode:

crainger

05-08-08, 09:33 PM

I use to be an Abit fan back in the day. I can't even remmeber the board but it had a religious following.

If it was the P4 days it was probably the IC7. It was a great board.

Amuro

05-08-08, 10:03 PM

I would definitely install 8GB if I were using an Intel chipset based board. I have extra 4GB lying around right now, but the 780i MCH is already running hot, and I don't want to exacerbate the NB temps any further, so I'm only using 4GB.

brady

05-09-08, 08:26 AM

I'll be going 8GB soon but I do photo/video editing and some 3D modeling. Ram makes a big difference with those sorts of applications.

Eltigre88

05-09-08, 09:06 AM

If it was the P4 days it was probably the IC7. It was a great board.

BX440 chipset right?

Q

05-09-08, 09:11 AM

4GB is enough for most gamers.

I run several VM's at once as I study for my MCSE. You add in 2 instances of Windows Server 2003, 1 or 2 of XP, 1 of Vista, and run them all at once... well...